Bishop O'Connell High School

About Us
About Us
The mission of Bishop O'Connell High School is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person.
Admissions
O'Connell Admissions
Find all the information about applying to Bishop O'Connell here, including how and when to visit, deadlines and much more.
Academics
Academics
Bishop O'Connell offers a challenging college-prep curriculum that includes 28 AP subjects and 36 honors courses. Our faculty is committed to helping students see their potential and to continue reaching to fulfill God’s plan for them.
Student Life
Student Life
It's always a great day to be a KNIGHT! We yell "D-J-O" which is the full name of our school: Denis J. O'Connell. Our student body of 1,100 is spirited and involved--from our 40+ year tradition of Superdance to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, to our Tuckahoe Elementary School tutors--there's something for everyone.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry provides opportunities for our students to experience the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist, to experience His healing power in the sacrament of Reconciliation, and to enter into a relationship with Him in personal prayer.
The Arts
The Arts
Bishop O'Connell has a vibrant and award-winning arts program. Our belief is that the Arts belong to everyone and that our school community will be enriched if every student has the opportunity for self-expression.
Athletics
Sports as a Ministry
The athletics program seeks to use the virtues of fortitude, teamwork, and athletic excellence as a means of drawing students to a personal relationship with Christ, a spirit of service to others, and to develop the habits of mind and body which lead to continued success.
Support DJO
Support O'Connell
The generosity of the Bishop O'Connell community is the difference between a "good" Catholic education and the exceptional experience our students receive during their time here.

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5K & Fun Run

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019

View 2019 RACE RESULTS

Better Together!

Thank you for your support of the Bishop O'Connell High School 5K & Kids Fun Run! Your participation as a runner, walker or sponsor supported the school's expanded services for students with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Now in its fourth year, the 5K & Fun Run is energized and growing! We had a record number of runners and volunteers and we can't wait to see what we can do in 2020!

Congratulations to Ryan Lindley (17:39) and Lilly Drummond (21:34) who were the men and women's finishers, respectively. Runners: stay tuned for more information on the date of our next race! Have questions? Email us at 5krace@bishopoconnell.org.

View photos from our 2019 event below.

Bishop O'Connell High School is a Catholic co-educational college prep high school. Our community is made up of over 1,100 students and 17,000+ local alumni. Our student body comes from 78 different elementary schools across the DC metro area.

2019
Sponsors

We thank our 2019 sponsors
listed below.

Dr. & Mrs. Dan Stabile
The Grattan Family
The Pope Family
The Murn Family
DJO Girls Lacrosse
David Hughes, DDS